North Parramatta

An assessment of population growth drivers in North Parramatta reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

As of Feb 2026, the estimated population of North Parramatta is around 12,667. This reflects an increase of 603 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 12,064. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 12,618 residents following examination of ABS data released in June 2024, along with 49 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 2,403 persons per square kilometer, placing North Parramatta in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's population growth rate of 5.0% since the census is within 2.8 percentage points of the state's growth rate of 7.8%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 83.0% of overall population gains during recent periods in North Parramatta.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, North Parramatta is forecasted to experience significant population growth, increasing by 4,128 persons to reach a total of 16,795 by the year 2041. This reflects an overall increase of 32.2% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in North Parramatta, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Based on AreaSearch analysis, North Parramatta has received approximately 32 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years ending June 2021. This totals an estimated 163 homes. As of July 2021, 33 approvals have been recorded in FY-26. Despite population decline, development activity has remained adequate relative to other areas.

The average construction cost value for new homes is $546,000, indicating a focus on premium properties. In the current financial year, $95.4 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded. Compared to Greater Sydney, North Parramatta's building activity is 65.0% lower per person. This typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing homes but has accelerated recently. The area's established nature is also indicated by its level being below the national average, potentially due to planning limitations. New building activity consists of 31.0% standalone homes and 69.0% medium and high-density housing.

This focus on higher-density living creates more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. North Parramatta's population density is around 307 people per dwelling approval, characteristic of a low-density area. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, the area is projected to add 4,079 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, likely intensifying buyer competition and supporting price growth.

North Parramatta has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

A total of 56 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area. Among these key projects are Cosmopolitan by Deicorp in Parramatta, Riverside Theatres Redevelopment, Parramatta North Health and Innovation Precinct (Stage 1), and Parramatta North Urban Renewal Precinct. The following list details those considered most relevant.

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The labour market in North Parramatta demonstrates typical performance when compared to similar areas across Australia

North Parramatta has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate was 3.8% as of an unspecified past year. Employment growth over the same period was estimated at 4.3%.

As of December 2025, 7,867 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.4% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in North Parramatta was 75.8%, compared to Greater Sydney's 70.2%. According to Census responses, 50.4% of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Leading employment industries among residents were health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services.

The area showed strong specialization in public administration & safety, with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level. Conversely, construction had lower representation at 6.6% versus the regional average of 8.6%. While local employment opportunities exist, many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. In the year to December 2025, employment levels increased by 4.3%, and labour force grew by 4.4%, with unemployment remaining essentially unchanged. This contrasts with Greater Sydney where employment rose by 2.2%, the labour force grew by 2.3%, and unemployment rose marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest potential future demand within North Parramatta. These projections estimate national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying rates between industry sectors. Applying these projections to North Parramatta's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years.

The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, North Parramatta had a median income among taxpayers of $51,496 and an average income of $63,619. These figures are below the national average. In Greater Sydney, the median income was $60,817 and the average income was $83,030. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates for North Parramatta would be approximately $56,059 (median) and $69,256 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, personal income in North Parramatta ranks at the 63rd percentile ($874 weekly), while household income sits at the 47th percentile. Income analysis shows that the largest segment comprises 33.1% of residents earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (4,192 residents). This pattern is also seen in the broader area where 30.9% of residents occupy this income range. Housing affordability pressures are severe in North Parramatta, with only 79.8% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 43rd percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

North Parramatta features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

North Parramatta's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 24.3% houses and 75.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metro had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in North Parramatta was at 17.7%, with the rest either mortgaged (26.5%) or rented (55.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,054, below Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent in North Parramatta was $390, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, North Parramatta's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,054 than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were also higher at $390 than the national figure of $375.

North Parramatta features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 61.4% of all households, including 28.2% couples with children, 20.2% couples without children, and 11.3% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 38.6%, with lone person households at 33.5% and group households making up 5.0%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

North Parramatta demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

North Parramatta's residents aged 15+ have higher educational attainment than national averages. 43.6% hold university qualifications, compared to Australia's 30.4% and NSW's 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 27.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (12.7%) and graduate diplomas (3.0%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 26.4% of residents holding them – advanced diplomas at 11.6% and certificates at 14.8%.

Educational participation is high, with 30.8% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.5% in primary, 7.1% in secondary, and 6.9% in tertiary education.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

North Parramatta has 90 active public transport stops offering a mix of light rail and bus services. These are served by 59 individual routes, collectively providing 8683 weekly passenger trips. Residents have excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 99 meters to the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward from this primarily residential area. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 68%, followed by train at 12% and bus at 10%. Vehicle ownership averages 0.8 per dwelling, below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a high 50.4% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 1240 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 96 weekly trips per individual stop.

North Parramatta's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

North Parramatta residents show positive health outcomes, aligned with national benchmarks. Common health conditions are low among the general population but higher in older, at-risk cohorts compared to national averages.

Private health cover is 52% (approximately 6,600 people), slightly above Greater Sydney's average of 59.9%. Mental health issues and asthma are most common, affecting 7.8% and 6.3%, respectively. 73.4% report no medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Under-65s have better-than-average outcomes. The area has 15.6% residents aged 65 and over (1,976 people). Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges but rank lower nationally than the broader population.

North Parramatta is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

North Parramatta has a high level of cultural diversity, with 49.8% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 49.5% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in North Parramatta, making up 49.9% of the population. Hinduism is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, comprising 10.1% versus 5.2%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (21.1%), English (14.1%), and Australian (13.9%). Notably, Lebanese (5.9%) Korean (2.1%) and Indian (8.1%) ethnic groups are overrepresented compared to regional averages of 2.6%, 1.1% and 3.6% respectively.

North Parramatta's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in North Parramatta is 38 years, closely matching Greater Sydney's average of 37 and Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, North Parramatta has a higher proportion of residents aged 35-44 (18.0%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (9.9%). Between the 2021 Census and present, the population aged 65-74 grew from 7.5% to 9.3%, while those aged 15-24 increased from 10.4% to 11.6%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 5-14 decreased from 11.4% to 9.9%, and those aged 35-44 dropped from 19.1% to 18.0%. By 2041, North Parramatta's age composition is expected to shift significantly, with the 75-84 group projected to grow by 108%, reaching 1,210 people from its current figure of 582.